What are the similarities and differences between metoclopramide and domperidone?
1) Similarities: D2 receptor antagonists
Differences: domperidone does not cross the blood-brain barrier
2) Similarities: neither are enzyme inhibitors
Differences: metoclopramide does not cross the blood-brain barrier
3) Similarities: both are agonists
Differences: domperidone cross the blood-brain barrier
4) Similarities: neither is an antagonist
Differences: domperidone does not cross the blood-brain barrier
5) Similarities: both are enzyme inhibitors
Differences: metoclopramide does not cross the blood-brain barrier

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